Michael Graziano wrote:
> Well, it happened again. The things this guy did to my car completely amaze
> me.
>
> This weekend I wanted to check and/ or adjust my valves (first try, ever).
> Without realizing that I could put the car in gear and push to turn the
>engine,
> I began to dismantle the radiator and fan to get to the crank shaft nut.
>
> The only problem was that I was having trouble getting the radiator out. Hmmm
> I took out all the screws... nothing in the way.... But it just won't budge.
> And then I see them. The dumb SOB WELDED the radiator and shroud into the
>car.
> The two screws on the bottom of the radiator (Which I didn't see, b/c they
>just
> looked like metal deformations (painted over)) were actually welded to the
> brace. Apparently they broke the screws on the bottom and rather than drill
>and
> repair, they just welded when they replaced it. The same with the bottom two
> scews on the shroud. How the hell did they get in there with a welder? I
> couldn't even get in there with a grinder.
>
> Needless to say, I wound up breaking off the lower brace on the radiator and
>my
> shroud's a little mangled. THe radiator's repairable, but I might need
>another
> fan shroud. Anyone have one for a '78 Midget lying around? Moss and VB
>haven't
> got them listed.
>
> I haven't even gotten to the valves yet. Anyone have any advice on how to
>check
> and adjust? I've got the Bently and Haynes book.
>
> I swear, if only I knew...... I'd have probably bought it anyway......
>
> Mike
Mike,
First, take all your plugs out so there is no resistance to the cylinders.
Second, use your fan attached to the flywheel by a tight fan belt to turn the
crank.
sometimes gets a little tight, but it can be done.
Third, follow the order of checking as listed in the books....
Cheers and good luck
--
Bob Norway
Rockledge, Florida
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